There were times, many years ago at the height if the airplane hijackings, that myt son's swiss army kniufe was routinely confiscated and sent as checked baggage in a huge plastic bag. More recently I was questioned about my bags and their whereabouts prior to boarding in Zurich and the question about receiving any gifts to which I replied, no, led to the question whether or not I had received any chocolates which led to a very funny explanation about who is Rudi and how did I come to know him and receive such a gift. The agent was interested in FT and we all laughed about the modern form of internet -formed friendships.

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